Cross-platform comparison of Super Smash Bros. 4
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This page lists noteworthy similarities and differences between the Wii U and 3DS versions of Super Smash Bros. 4.
Similarities
- The two versions will have the same characters.[1] It is presumed that characters will have identical physics and movesets across both versions.
Differences
Stages
A majority of stages seemingly will be exclusive to one version or the other. The 3DS version will feature more stages from handheld games, while the Wii U version will feature more stages from console games. Even the two games' versions of Battlefield, while possibly identical in physics, will be different in aesthetics.[2]
In the 3DS version, much like in Melee, no stage has more than two songs tied to it; on the Wii U, this number is higher, and the music on each stage can be set through My Music, similar to Brawl.
Graphics
Aside from the Wii U version's graphics being technically superior due to having stronger hardware and higher resolution, the two games have distinct graphical styles. The 3DS version has flatter shading and a black outline around its characters in order to make them more visible on the 3DS's smaller screen (the outline's thickness can be adjusted or disabled[3]). The Wii U, not being restricted by screen size, has smoother edges around the characters and more complex shading.
Customization
The 3DS version will contain an exclusive moveset customization feature, with customized characters being transferable to the Wii U version.[4] Not much detail has been revealed on what this feature entails, but it has been stated that customizations will not be different costumes and that the customizations will not have to be unlocked by completing repetitive tasks. Later, in a GameSpot article, Sakurai said in an interview that "Perhaps the best way to think of it is: it's not the strength of the attacks that change--their power--but the directionality of those attacks will change with customization." [5]
Game modes
- Smash Run is unique to the 3DS version.
Miscellaneous
- There will be no possibility for cross-platform play, due to the two games not sharing stages. However, it has been confirmed that they will be able to interact with each other in various ways, including transferring the character customization from the 3DS to the Wii U as explained above.[6]
Gallery
Battlefield in the Wii U version.
Battlefield in the 3DS version.
References
- ^ Don't Expect A Lot Of Third-Party Characters In The Next Smash Bros, retrieved 14/06/2013
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQD1yJinzeQ
- ^ https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAABAAAYUKk-s7RMdA
- ^ http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/13/wii-u-and-3ds-smash-bros-will-not-have-cross-platform-play-wil/
- ^ http://www.gamespot.com/features/smashing-the-definition-of-smash-bros-6410475/
- ^ Super Smash Bros. Wii and 3DS won't feature cross-platform play
